It's 262-035 @ $3.95, OIL SEAL, pinion, item 9a, but darned if I could
find 9a in the exploded-view diagram.
I expect they found a source for the seal, decided to add it into the
diagram and then someone dropped the ball and it didn't get added in.
Anyhoo, I should think that some heat with a torch and a few clouts (LBC
term) with a BFH in line with the shaft will get that U-joint off.
I have a theory about leaking Bs. The '70 I had before leaked until I
rebuilt the engine. My '69 leaked a tad even after I rebuilt the
engine, until I finally got around to replacing the O-ring seal and
copper washer for the hanging oil filter adapter a couple of days ago.
I was waiting until it was time for an oil change. Now it doesn't
leak.
Now on to my theory: If B owners spent as much time correcting small
mechanical faults (like leaks) as they do otherwise fiddling with and
accessorizing the cars, there'd be lots fewer Bs dripping oil on the
environment. Don't get me wrong, I've been an offender for months. I
could have stopped that leak a long time ago. We just don't attend to
the little stuff like we ought to.
Cheers,
CR
David Councill wrote:
>
> At 10:39 AM 9/24/2002 -0500, Charles & Peggy Robinson wrote:
>
> > Why not just replace the steering shaft seal in the one on the car?
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > CR
>
> I'm not sure if the seal is available. It wasn't when I tried to fix the
> problem ten or so years ago so I just kept adding oil once or twice a year.
> And since I'm not familiar with a rack rebuild or seal replacements, I
> figured I should try it on my spare unit that is lying around first.
> Besides, I think a B is supposed to leak at least a token amount of oil so
> if I let the rack be the source, maybe the engine won't (haven't fired it
> up since the rebuild yet - still a few weeks away).
>
> David
> 67 BGT
> 72 B
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